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802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120 Note: The web browser must support HTTP uploads. You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail, corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.  To upgrade the firmware: 1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk, and unzip it. Visit http://www.netgear.com. 2. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point. 3. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser. A login prompt displays. 4. Enter the user name and password. The user name is admin and the default password is password. The General screen displays. 5. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade. 6. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the image (.rmgs) upgrade file. 7. Click the Apply button. Manage the Access Point 50

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Manage the Access Point
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802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC120
Note:
The web browser must support HTTP uploads.
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access
point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable.
WARNING:
When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the
web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a
new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail,
corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.
To upgrade the firmware:
1.
Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk,
and unzip it.
Visit
.
2.
Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
3.
Enter
in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
4.
Enter the user name and password.
The user name is
admin
and the default password is
password
.
The General screen displays.
5.
Select
Maintenance >
Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade
.
6.
Click the
Browse
button and browse to the location of the image (
.rmgs
) upgrade file.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.